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Cytokinins, a class of plant hormones, mainly promote:

  • A Stomatal closure
  • B Stem elongation
  • C Cell division
  • D Fruit ripening

Correct answer: C. Cell division

Explanation: Cytokinins primarily promote cell division (cytokinesis) and also help delay senescence and promote lateral bud growth in plants.

Concept context

Phases of plant growth, the five classical plant hormones plus newer ones, photoperiodism, vernalization, and seed dormancy.

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